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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 391.46 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 391.46 and 87.62 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 391.46 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/391.46 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 391.46 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 34,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.21/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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